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Re: Twiddler2 PS/2 question

From: Steve Barr <>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 21:27:06 -0400

Craig M. Armstrong wrote:
> I have tried a half dozen of those dual PS/2 to USB adapters with my
> Iogear KVM, but the mouse won't work (and yes, I've tried several
> different mice). Using one of the passive adapters (like the one in the
> link below) it does work--depending on the mouse, it's not compatible
> with all mice :(

IIRC, this is because one or more pins on the PS/2 connector are
"reserved," and get used by different manufacturers for different things.

I'm sure the adapter TekGear sells works fine, but I've not used it.
I've had good luck with the one Handykey sold when I bought a
PS/2 Twiddler2.

Steve
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http://www.stevebarr.com

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